A delegation from Van Wert’s Sister City, Sumoto, Japan, had a full day of activities on Friday. Activities included (clockwise from top left) a visit to Brumback Library, a visit to the Central Insurance Fire Museum, swimming at YMCA’s Camp Clay with host family members Lori and Katie McVaigh; posing in front of an antique […]
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It took more than a few raindrops — even a deluge didn’t stop Rhonda Vincent and her band, the Rage, from performing Friday night in Fountain Park. Here, Rhonda and band members put some zip in a Bluegrass favorite, to the delight of a good-sized crowd that also braved the rain. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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Van Wert Area CVB information It is every kid’s dream (and adults, too) to be able to drive a tractor! The Van Wert and Paulding County Farm Bureaus, along with Kennedy-Kuhn John Deere dealership in Van Wert, are making those dreams come true at this year’s sixth annual Van Wert Rib Fest. On both Friday […]
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The Miss West Central Ohio Pageant was held Friday evening at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Here, Van Wert resident Karissa Place performs a dance number as part of the talent portion of the pageant. Crestview graduate Marianna Young was also a contestant in the pageant. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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Information submitted The Van Wert County Agricultural Society (fair board) announced that entries for the 2012 edition of the Van Wert County Fair will close on Wednesday, August 1. This includes all general entries, livestock entries, Senior Fair entries (must be brought to the Fair Office), Junior Fair entries (must be made online at www.vanwertcountyfair.com). […]
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Information submitted An All-Wheel Jamboree will be held Sunday, August 5, from noon-4 p.m., in Fountain Park in Van Wert. There will be a registration fee of $5, which will include lunch. The event will also feature vendors and a disc jockey, while Henry “the Pitbull” Rife will be the featured entertainment. Half of the […]
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A Sister City delegation from Sumoto, Japan, is in town for several days on a cultural exchange visit. On Thursday, the group toured the Niswonger Performing Arts Center after arriving at the Comfort Inn in Van Wert. (photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A delegation from Sister City, Sumoto, Japan, was welcomed to Van Wert on Thursday. The delegation, comprised of eight students ages 16-17 (six girls and two boys) and six adult chaperones, was driven to the Comfort Inn, where a group of local residents greeted them and Mayor Don Farmer presented each with […]
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The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners and Common Pleas Court officials met Thursday with representatives of Heyne Construction to talk about progress on the courtroom renovation project. While the project appears mostly on schedule, Heyne representatives said they would know more as progress on the stained-glass dome moves forward. An attempt was also made […]
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The Van Wert High School baseball coaches and players will be conducting a fall baseball camp for the upcoming season. The camp is open to players planning to play junior league, Little League, and middle school baseball in the spring-summer of 2013. Players will need to bring all of their baseball equipment, including baseball pants. […]
POSTED: 07/27/12 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports